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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,546,386.72, 588,636,190.37 and 238,377,821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,546,386.72, 588,636,190.37 and 238,377,821.15 is: 328,962,609.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,546,386.72 : 588,636,190.37 = 238,377,821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,546,386.72/588,636,190.37 = 238,377,821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,546,386.72x = 588,636,190.37 × 238,377,821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,546,386.72x = 140,317,812,509,245,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,317,812,509,245,328/426,546,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,962,609.64

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